Unemployment rises in March

1,287 were looking for a job, an increase of 230 from March 2025

Unemployment stood at 1,287 in March, a year-on-year increase of 230 compared to March 2025, the NSO said on Tuesday.

Men accounted for 65.1 per cent of total registrants. Unemployment increased in all age groups, with the largest rise recorded among people aged 25-29.

A year-on-year increase was also recorded across most registration duration categories. The largest rise occurred among individuals registered for under 21 weeks, increasing by 133 persons. In contrast, a minimal decrease of one person was observed among those registered for over one year. 

The number of persons with a disability registering for work decreased by 16 persons over the same period in 2025, reaching 206 persons.  

Most of the unemployed sought clerical support jobs.  

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